Cricket

Joe Root scripts history at Edgbaston, surpasses Steve Smith to become the fielder with most catches in Test cricket

September 10, 2026

Joe Root has established a new benchmark in Test match fielding following a historic performance at Edgbaston.

By overtaking Steve Smith's tally, Root now stands alone as the all-time leader for catches taken by a fielder in the longest format of the game.

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